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John Merrick was one of the six incorporators of the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua now North Carolina Central University. Mr. Merrick was one of Durham's most successful pioneer business leaders and co-founder of North Carolina...

Workmen from the North Carolina Highway Historical Marker Program erecting the North Carolina College at Durham Marker (G-53) denoting the founding of North Carolina College at Durham in 1910 by Dr. James E. Shepard. The marker was cast in 1950...

Historical markers--Louisiana--Baton Rouge; Southern University and A & M College--History

The Southern University marker is located in two different places. In this particular picture, the marker is located on the back of the Southern University campus overlooking the Mississippi River. The other marker is located at the very entrance...

Dr. James Edward Shepard (November 3, 1875-October 6, 1947) founded the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua in 1910. He was the school's first president and served in that position from 1909 until his death on October 6, 1947. Prior...